Comparison

nRF Connect Device Manager vs Codiscan SDK Sample

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

nRF Connect Device Manager

This tool allows for the updating and management of devices running specific SDKs via Bluetooth LE. It supports features like firmware updates, file system access, and device reset.

Highlights
  • Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA)
  • File System Management
  • Device Reset
  • Logs & Stats
  • Bluetooth LE Support
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nRF Connect Device Manager is a generic tool for updating and managing devices running nRF Connect SDK supporting Device Manager module over Bluetooth LE (aka Management Subsystem, Mcu Manager, Bare Metal, SMP Server, SUIT). Features: * Basic: Echo, Reset * Firmware Update Over-The-Air (FOTA, DFU) * File System * Logs & stats Links: Source code: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/IOS-nRF-Connect-Device-Manager * nRF Connect SDK: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-tools/Software/nRF-Connect-SDK * SMP Server Sample Doc: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/latest/zephyr/samples/subsys/mgmt/mcumgr/smp_svr/README.html#smp-svr-sample * McuManager: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr * SMP over Bluetooth: https://github.com/apache/mynewt-mcumgr/blob/master/transport/smp-bluetooth.md

About

Codiscan SDK Sample

Features
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The CODiScan SDK Sample App demonstrates the power and flexibility of the DatalogicSDK for iOS. Designed as a practical showcase, the app provides four intuitive tabs to explore key features of the CODiScan wearable scanner: Code: Easily link or unlink devices via barcode, trigger barcode scans, send “find my device” commands, and share scan logs. Config: Load and apply XML configuration files or quickly restore default settings. Battery: View the most recent battery status data received from the device. Logs: Access, share, and clear detailed SDK logs for testing and troubleshooting.

Screenshots

nRF Connect Device Manager4 screens
Codiscan SDK Sample4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: nRF Connect Device Manager at 3 against Codiscan SDK Sample's 1. nRF Connect Device Manager also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
nRF Connect Device Manager versus Codiscan SDK Sample: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternRF Connect Device ManagerCodiscan SDK Sample
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNordic Semiconductor ASADatalogic IP Tech S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

nRF Connect Device Manager

No in-app purchases

None

Codiscan SDK Sample

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nRF Connect Device Manager free?
nRF Connect Device Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Codiscan SDK Sample free?
Codiscan SDK Sample is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nRF Connect Device Manager or Codiscan SDK Sample have ads?
Neither nRF Connect Device Manager nor Codiscan SDK Sample shows ads.

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